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Rodent Control in Denham Springs
Rodents are not pests you want to ignore. These small creatures can create big problems in your home. Mice and rats multiply rapidly, so a manageable problem can soon become overwhelming. With the help of professional rodent control services from W.O.L.F. Pest Control, rodent infestations will quickly become a thing of the past!
Our service begins with a thorough inspection of your property. We examine the interior and exterior, looking for signs of activity such as food debris, oil tracks, and feces.
Once we identify an area of infestation, our team uses a combination of rodent traps, bait boxes, monitoring devices, and rodent contraception to prevent and eliminate. The nontoxic contraception is safe for humans and pets, so you can rest assured your family will stay safe!
What Happens When Rodents Get Into Your Home?
Nobody likes the idea of rodents running free in your home, but an infestation is more than just gross and inconvenient.
These pests cause many problems for homeowners. Rodents can:
- Trigger allergies
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Spread serious diseases (including hantavirus, leptospirosis, tularemia, salmonellosis, and rat-bite fever) through their urine, feces, and saliva.
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Contaminate packaged food, making it inedible.
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Carry and spread parasites.
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Produce a strong, musty odor, especially near their nesting sites.
- Damage or destroy crops, structures, and stored food
- And even cause electrical fires with their chewing habits
Rodent FAQs
What Are Rodents?
Many rodents live across the United States, including beavers, chipmunks, squirrels, groundhogs, rats, and mice. Rodents play an important role in the ecosystem; they help spread seeds, their tunnels aerate the soil, and serve as a food source for many animals. While rodents may be essential to the ecosystem, it is crucial to ensure that they do not take over our homes or businesses
Common rodents in our area include norway rats, roof rats, house mice, and field mice.
Where Will I Find Rodents?
Rodents are most problematic in structures located in more rural areas, particularly near crop fields, parks, meadows, wooded areas, ponds, lakes, or other open spaces. They also thrive in urban areas, taking advantage of the excess food and numerous places to hide.
In our homes, rodents often hide in dark, secluded spaces, such as behind wall voids and inside attics. They also like to hide in cabinets, under sinks, and behind appliances in kitchens.
Norway rats are poor climbers and live mainly at ground level. Roof rats, house mice, and field mice are good climbers and can be found at ground level or higher in homes or outside, such as in trees, shrubbery, brush piles, rock walls, and woodpiles.
How Do I Get Rid of Rodents?
If rodents have found their way into your home or business, the best course of action is to contact a professional. Rodents are tough to eliminate without a professional implementation of proven treatments.
At W.O.L.F. Pest Control, we offer customized services tailored to eliminate rodents from your home or business. Our family-owned and operated company will protect your family and property from rodent and other pest problems.
How Can I Prevent Rodents in the Future?
In conjunction with expert control services, here are a few tips to help you defend your yard and home against rodents:
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Remove food sources from your property. Keep lids on trash cans, maintain compost bins, regularly harvest garden and fruit trees, and remove leftover food from outdoor eating areas.
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Regularly sweep floors, clean counters, and store food in hard-sided containers or inside the fridge.
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Pets may attract rodent activity. Pick up uneaten pet food every evening and store pet food in metal (chew-proof) containers with locking lids.
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Remove overgrown vegetation from your yard and near your home to eliminate nesting spots on your property.
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Regularly inspect your home’s exterior. Seal any holes or gaps to keep rodents out.
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Keep covers on chimneys and over vents leading into your house.
Are Rodents Dangerous?
YES! As mentioned, rodents are prolific breeders and are know to:
- spread disease and trigger allergies
- damage or destroy crops, structures, and stored food
- chew packaging and contaminate the food inside (making it inedible)
- carry parasites
- damage electrical wires, pipes, cables, floors, walls, and personal items